Agriculture Project Manager — Cross-Functional NPD Lead

Banjo Liquid Handling Products; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Project Manager for Agriculture to lead cross-functional teams across Banjo and KZValve, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of new products and portfolio initiatives. You will develop robust project plans, coordinate resources, and communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes standardizing PM processes, driving repeatable execution, and aligning with the Agriculture Group’s goals for profitable growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing-based new product development environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• PM certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams across Banjo and KZValve to plan, execute, and deliver projects that drive new product development and profitable growth.
• Develop and manage project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets, ensuring project execution from initiation through completion.
• Create clear, consistent communication frameworks to ensure alignment across customers, product management, engineering, and internal stakeholders, providing transparency on progress, risks, and changes.
• Coordinate closely with sponsor customers and internal teams to deliver projects that meet customer requirements while supporting business objectives.
• Implement and standardize project management processes, tools, and best practices across the Agriculture Group to enable repeatable, scalable execution.
• Oversee and coordinate broader project management initiatives ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and processes.
• Leverage project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, O365) to enhance visibility, collaboration, and execution efficiency.
• Operate as a highly engaged partner to the business, supporting strategic initiatives and reinforcing the Agriculture Group’s commitment to new product development.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Embedded systems familiarity

Education

Bachelors degree

PM certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

O365

Job description

IDEX is seeking a Project Manager for Agriculture to lead cross-functional teams across Banjo and KZValve, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of new products and portfolio initiatives. You will develop robust project plans, coordinate resources, and communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes standardizing PM processes, driving repeatable execution, and aligning with the Agriculture Group’s goals for profitable growth and operational excellence.